Finding the Third Proportional to 802,156 and 1,712,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,156 and 1,712,584 is: 3,656,326.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,156 : 1,712,584 = 1,712,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,156/1,712,584 = 1,712,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,156x = 1,712,584 × 1,712,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,156x = 2,932,943,957,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,932,943,957,056/802,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,656,326.15
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